mom4josh

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    Where can I go from here?

    mom4josh replied to MsGolightlyRN's topic in Oncology

    First, welcome to oncology. I've been working oncology for over 5 years now, and I absolutely love it. I work 3 nights a week, 7p - 7a. I usually only do 2 nights back to back, just because I'm too...
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    Most stressful moment as a nurse: spouse on vent + decision making

    mom4josh replied to flaerman's topic in General Nursing

    Flaerman... so very sorry for what you're going through. My prayers are with you and your wife.
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    Most stressful moment as a nurse?

    mom4josh replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, mine doesn't seem nearly as bad now. How awful. I can deal with death and even codes... but not with kids. I'd be a blubbering idiot after something like
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    Most stressful moment as a nurse?

    mom4josh replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient whose religion did not permit a certain procedure which would have improved her health significantly at the time (although ultimately not cure her). I knew of her religion and, while...
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    How to IV push

    mom4josh replied to jordangregory's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Agree with everything said already. Would add that if it's something like Lasix (40 mg or more), I would use a mini-infuser or put it on as a piggyback to go in over 10 minutes or more....
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    a dumb question

    mom4josh replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I could be mistaken, but the way I read it, the Protonix was a gtt, not just a
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    Unexcusable

    mom4josh replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Bless you for taking such good care of that man. You will be rewarded. BTW, since you asked... it's 'inexcusable', but we knew what you
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    Last Shift Outstays their Welcome!

    mom4josh replied to StNeotser's topic in General Nursing

    Over the holidays, my unit was closed and our few patients were moved to another unit, so our staffing was combined. The charge nurse from the other unit was cancelled at 2300, but stayed, charting,...
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    I am so grateful...

    mom4josh replied to AtomicWoman's topic in General Nursing

    That I have a Savior who cares about me, wants a relationship with me, and loves me so very much That I am physically able to continue my chosen profession That I will probably always have a job...
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    Calling in sick....feeling worst after the call!

    mom4josh replied to TeresaB930's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7p-7a. Called in one day early... like around 1300, because I was really sick and wanted to give plenty of notice so they could find a replacement. The supervisor said, "You don't think...
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    Night Shift

    mom4josh replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital, it is $1.50 for LVN and $3.00 for RN for shift diff. Night shift can be hectic at times, but overall I think that day shift is much worse. More family members, social workers,...
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    Nurse Loan Forgiveness

    mom4josh replied to aviahhasmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    Check out this website for information.
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    Charge Nurses: What sort of nurses working under you do you like/dont like?

    mom4josh replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Challenging an assignment is okay... IF: 1) you ask nicely, 2) you have a good reason, and 3) you get there before everyone else takes report. These nurses that waddle in 15 to 30 minutes late then...
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    a dumb question

    mom4josh replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I agree that nothing should be infused with blood. That's the time to call the physician to ask what s/he wanted first. But it sounds like he needed blood most, and, if he tolerated it okay, it...
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    Phone interview

    mom4josh replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

    I had a telephone interview for a job in Alaska last year. It was just like any other interview... same questions, same answers. I spoke with the recruiter as well as the hiring manager. No...
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    Disrespectful Nurse aids

    mom4josh replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, in my original post, I was thinking about your own personal documentation... kinda like a work diary. It can help you in the future if there ever is a need for dates, times, incidents, etc....
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    Disrespectful Nurse aids

    mom4josh replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    I too have been yelled at, argued with, and disrespected in front of patients. I know how frustrating it can be. I don't know if it is a resentment thing, a power struggle (especially when you are...
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    Do many nurses resent their patients?

    mom4josh replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It must be where you live. I guess if we all lived in "Neverland" like you, the world would be a wonderful, magical
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    Patient family issues

    mom4josh replied to foxc1121's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... 6-7 patients on days as a new nurse? You've got to be kidding! First, kudos to you for getting as far as you have and managing your time wisely. Hugs for the nasty people that are called...
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    Are we adequately treating pain?

    mom4josh replied to ag01medic's topic in Emergency

    One of our hospitalists is notorious for piss-poor amounts of pain meds, especially for cancer pain (I work oncology/medical floor). We had an 80-something woman with cancer for whom he wrote for 0.5...
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    I need a cancer patient- Oncology care assignment

    mom4josh replied to oneluv's topic in General Nursing

    If you could post the questions here, I could possibly ask one of my patients for you. PM me if you'd
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    Is it ok to fax a letter of resignation?

    mom4josh replied to NTPinky's topic in General Nursing

    Usually only one copy is required. And it is disrespectful to leave it in your manager's box without discussing it in person. What I would do is call your manager some time this weekend and ask her...
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    I'm sorry but I'm EXTREMELY irritated by this!

    mom4josh replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the feelings in the public are a mixed bag. My own father told me "what do you want to do a 'thankless' job like that for (nursing)?" However, when you look at public opinion polls,...
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    Weekends

    mom4josh replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    Someone told me that was what it always was, but we worked whatever the manager wanted us to. New manager, new rules. Also, we have a new "weekend option" plan that allows working between 0700 Fri...
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    Weekends

    mom4josh posted a topic in General Nursing

    After 5 years of working every other Saturday and Sunday nights, our new manager told us that night shift weekends are Friday and Saturday (they pay weekend diff from 1900 Friday to 1900 Sunday)....